Pushya nakshatra (பூசம்)
Pushya is the 8th of the 27 nakshatras. It is ruled by Saturn, its presiding deity is Brihaspati, teacher of the gods, and its symbol is a cow's udder or a lotus.
| Tamil / Hindi | பூசம் / पुष्य |
|---|---|
| Span (sidereal) | 3°20′ Karka – 16°40′ Karka |
| Rasi | Karka (all four padas) |
| Ruling planet (dasha lord) | Saturn |
| Deity | Brihaspati, teacher of the gods |
| Symbol | a cow's udder or a lotus |
| Gana | Deva |
| Yoni (animal) | Sheep (male) |
| Nadi | Madhya |
| Rajju | Kati |
| Vedha (obstructing) star | Purva Ashadha |
People born with the Moon in Pushya begin life in the dasha of Saturn. In marriage matching, its Deva gana, Madhya nadi and Kati rajju are compared with the partner's star — read how the poruthams work and why Rajju and Nadi matter.
Marriage matching for a Pushya bride
Uttamam (excellent) with a groom born in: no star in all padas.
Uttamam for some padas: Punarvasu.
Rejected (same nadi or vedha) with: Bharani, Mrigashira, Purva Phalguni, Chitra, Anuradha, Purva Ashadha, Dhanishta, Uttara Bhadrapada.
All 27 groom's stars for a Pushya bride
| Groom's star | Poruthams | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Punarvasu | 5–8 / 12 | Uttamam or Madhyamam (depends on pada) |
| Revati | 9 / 12 | Madhyamam |
| Rohini | 7 / 12 | Madhyamam |
| Ashlesha | 7 / 12 | Madhyamam |
| Shravana | 7 / 12 | Madhyamam |
| Krittika | 6–7 / 12 | Madhyamam |
| Purva Bhadrapada | 5–7 / 12 | Madhyamam |
| Ashwini | 6 / 12 | Madhyamam |
| Hasta | 6 / 12 | Madhyamam |
| Swati | 6 / 12 | Madhyamam |
| Jyeshtha | 6 / 12 | Madhyamam |
| Uttara Ashadha | 6 / 12 | Madhyamam |
| Vishakha | 4–6 / 12 | Madhyamam |
| Ardra | 5 / 12 | Madhyamam |
| Uttara Phalguni | 4–5 / 12 | Madhyamam |
| Magha | 4 / 12 | Madhyamam |
| Mula | 4 / 12 | Madhyamam |
| Shatabhisha | 4 / 12 | Madhyamam |
| Pushya | 5–6 / 12 | Adhamam or Rejected (depends on pada) |
| Mrigashira | 5–7 / 12 | Rejected |
| Uttara Bhadrapada | 6 / 12 | Rejected |
| Bharani | 5 / 12 | Rejected |
| Anuradha | 5 / 12 | Rejected |
| Dhanishta | 4–5 / 12 | Rejected |
| Purva Phalguni | 4 / 12 | Rejected |
| Chitra | 3 / 12 | Rejected |
| Purva Ashadha | 3 / 12 | Rejected |
Marriage matching for a Pushya groom
Uttamam (excellent) with a bride born in: Ashlesha.
Uttamam for some padas: —.
Rejected (same nadi or vedha) with: Bharani, Mrigashira, Purva Phalguni, Chitra, Anuradha, Purva Ashadha, Dhanishta, Uttara Bhadrapada.
All 27 bride's stars for a Pushya groom
| Bride's star | Poruthams | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Ashlesha | 7 / 12 | Uttamam |
| Uttara Phalguni | 9 / 12 | Madhyamam |
| Uttara Ashadha | 9 / 12 | Madhyamam |
| Hasta | 8 / 12 | Madhyamam |
| Swati | 8 / 12 | Madhyamam |
| Jyeshtha | 8 / 12 | Madhyamam |
| Vishakha | 7–8 / 12 | Madhyamam |
| Punarvasu | 6–8 / 12 | Madhyamam |
| Magha | 7 / 12 | Madhyamam |
| Shravana | 7 / 12 | Madhyamam |
| Revati | 7 / 12 | Madhyamam |
| Krittika | 6–7 / 12 | Madhyamam |
| Ashwini | 6 / 12 | Madhyamam |
| Rohini | 6 / 12 | Madhyamam |
| Mula | 6 / 12 | Madhyamam |
| Purva Bhadrapada | 6 / 12 | Madhyamam |
| Ardra | 5 / 12 | Madhyamam |
| Shatabhisha | 4 / 12 | Madhyamam |
| Pushya | 5–6 / 12 | Adhamam or Rejected (depends on pada) |
| Anuradha | 7 / 12 | Rejected |
| Mrigashira | 6–7 / 12 | Rejected |
| Purva Phalguni | 6 / 12 | Rejected |
| Chitra | 6 / 12 | Rejected |
| Dhanishta | 5–6 / 12 | Rejected |
| Bharani | 5 / 12 | Rejected |
| Purva Ashadha | 5 / 12 | Rejected |
| Uttara Bhadrapada | 5 / 12 | Rejected |
Matching here uses the birth stars only, with the rules AstroRealm applies (strict view: partial matches not counted). A full match also depends on the rasi and pada, which come from the exact birth time — check the full matching with both birth details, and consult an astrologer before deciding.
Check full matching Porutham table
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